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Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX

232 PM MDT Fri May 1 2026



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Eddy NM-Culberson TX-

232 PM MDT Fri May 1 2026 /332 PM CDT Fri May 1 2026/



...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM MDT /515 PM 

CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON FOR SOUTH CENTRAL EDDY AND NORTH CENTRAL 

CULBERSON COUNTIES...



At 232 PM MDT /332 PM CDT/, gauge reports indicated that heavy rain 

was falling across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain 

has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inch are possible 

in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin 

shortly.



HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.



SOURCE...Gauges reported.



IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,

         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor

         drainage and low-lying areas.



Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...

  Carlsbad Caverns National Park and Whites City.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 

deaths occur in vehicles.



In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are 

potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded 

roads. Find an alternate route.



Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where 

you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become 

killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or 

creeks.



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LAT...LON 3230 10422 3158 10434 3160 10465 3225 10452



FLASH FLOOD...GAUGE INDICATED



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Lamberson